Run by InterContinental, it was announced in 2014 and opened in late 2018. It's 19-stories deep, not tall, with around 400 rooms of eco-friendly hotel built into a flooded quarry. That puts two floors under the lake, facing into aquarium walls (not the lake itself).... Read more

Guangfulin Ancient Relics Park is a 4.25 sq mi park located in Songjiang University Town. It’s a large cultural center and family-friendly attraction catering to people who want to learn about the roots and history of Shanghai, as well as archaeology lovers. The park... Read more

The International Wine and Spirits Museum is the largest wine museum in Asia. It boasts a 26,000 square meter warehouse and 24 million bottles of wine and spirits. Opening its doors in December 2015, it offers Shanghai's wine lovers an opportunity to try wine from... Read more

Songjiang University Arena has a full size, Olympic size hockey rink. It's open daily from 9.30am-10pm, and it's 60rmb for 2 hours (skates included). They often organize games there, so it's a good idea to call ahead to see if the ice is free. Lessons for kids are... Read more

Accommodation for dog parents when they are away for holidays and business trips. They also provide some training on request. The hotel mainly provide an open space for dogs to run, they're walked twice a day, and have meals prepared for them according to health and... Read more

The place where you get a license and plate for your ebike. Bring your passport, photocopies of the ID page and your visa, a fapiao for the bike and a conformity certificate, usually included in the paperwork you get with the bike, and your temporary residence permit. Read more

Online bike retailer that stocks mostly futuristic-looking brands of hoverboards, ebikes, scooters, and foldable bikes, though they also sell regular bikes, and a stock of toy electric cars big enough for children to ride in. Their website is entirely in Chinese and... Read more

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